US Bridges

Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · Map 02 · Structure no. 092202000001019

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River is a concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 78 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 13
CrossesUpper Ammonoosuc River
LocationMap 02
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates44.52296, -71.28789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 13 over Upper Ammonoosuc River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.